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Karma Lekshe Tsomo is a Professor of Buddhist Studies at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa and an active scholar-activist. Her work bridges academic research with social engagement through organizations such as Sakyadhita International Association of Buddhist Women, Sakyadhita Hawai‘i, and Jamyang Foundation, which supports education for girls and women in developing countries.
- Ph.D. Comparative Philosophy, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- M.A. Asian Religion, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- M.A. Asian Studies, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
- B.A. Oriental Languages, University of California at Berkeley, Phi Kappa Phi
Her research explores critical themes in Buddhist studies, including gender dynamics, mortality, ethics, and transnational social movements. She focuses on integrating feminist and social justice perspectives into Buddhist thought and practice.
Karma Lekshe Tsomo has received prestigious accolades, including the Numata Professorship and multiple Fulbright awards, recognizing her contributions to Buddhist scholarship and cross-cultural research.
